Expert advice for Amiwel Tablet
You have been prescribed Amiwel 10 mg Tablet for treatment of migraine/ neuropathic pain. Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day. It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Amiwel 10 mg Tablet to start working. Monitor your weight during the treatment as Amiwel 10 mg Tablet can cause weight gain and increased appetite. It may change your urine color to blue-green. It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Amiwel 10 mg Tablet affects you. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Amiwel 10 mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
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Composition
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Amitriptyline (10mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Side Effects of Amiwel are Sleepiness, Blurred vision, Increased heart rate, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Weight gain, Difficulty in urination, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). |
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How to works
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How Amiwel Tablet works
Amiwel 10 mg Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood and treat depression. It also stops the movement of pain signals from nerves to the brain thereby relieving neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves). |
